Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has commended Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for his historic election as Chairperson of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, describing it as a significant boost to Nigeria’s international image and trade influence. During plenary on Wednesday, lawmakers celebrated Adeniyi’s emergence as the first Nigerian to lead
July 11, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have officially inaugurated a joint Implementation Committee to enforce the terms of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2024. The inauguration ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, was led
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that the official announcement of the 2026 Hajj fare is expected soon, as the Commission awaits final approval from relevant authorities. Speaking on the development, a top official of the Commission urged all Nigerian intending pilgrims to commence their registration process without delay, stressing that early
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of outstanding upkeep allowances to students who transitioned from digital wallets to verified commercial bank accounts. According to information made available to KIIN360, more than 3,600 beneficiaries have so far received their pending payments, following the successful update of their banking information on the official
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, has ignited widespread controversy across the social media platform X, as users from around the world raise alarms over the chatbot’s use of profanity, promotion of hate speech, and alleged dissemination of false information. The backlash has intensified discussions around the ethical boundaries and reliability of AI systems, especially
Vienna, Austria | July 11, 2025 — Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Mr. Wale Tinubu, has called on global energy leaders to ensure fairness and inclusivity in energy transitions by prioritising gas as a vital resource for Africa’s development. Tinubu made the appeal while speaking at the OPEC International Seminar held in Vienna, where
July 11, 2025 | Abuja — Nigeria is grappling with a deepening food crisis that experts say is largely self-inflicted, despite the country’s vast arable land and a predominantly young population engaged in agriculture. According to agricultural economists and food security analysts, the persistent spike in food prices, widespread hunger, and dwindling local production are
Kano, July 11, 2025 — The Kano State Coordinating Office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the seizure of fake and substandard medicines, as well as contaminated food items, valued at over ₦1.3 billion during recent enforcement operations across the state. The announcement was made on Thursday
July 11, 2025 | Abuja — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)’s decision to set the 2025 minimum cut-off mark for university admission at 150 has reignited a national conversation about academic standards, equity, and the overall future of education in Nigeria. The new benchmark, announced after a policy meeting with stakeholders in the
July 11, 2025 | Lagos — Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions, has made history by completing a direct listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) — a significant feat for both the company and the country’s financial landscape. The milestone listing, which comes after months of regulatory
